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Forum: Brokers December 11th, 2014, 01:07 PM
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Posted By shodson
Yes, I was referring to credit spreads, as...

Yes, I was referring to credit spreads, as opposed to selling naked. The credit spread, vertical spread, call/put spread, whatever you want to call it, is the safer, limited risk variation of selling...
Forum: Brokers December 10th, 2014, 01:43 PM
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Posted By shodson
Selling spreads have limited, defined risk....

Selling spreads have limited, defined risk. Selling naked does not, unless it's selling a naked put, which has the risk capped at the instrument going to $0. He was referring to naked options, not...
Forum: Brokers December 8th, 2014, 09:02 AM
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Posted By shodson
That's one of the problems with naked short...

That's one of the problems with naked short options: your mask risk is infinite. If you sold a spread your risk would be measured and not change over time.
Forum: Brokers December 8th, 2014, 08:33 AM
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Posted By shodson
I have a portfolio margin account. I'm not sure...

I have a portfolio margin account. I'm not sure how they calculate it. It's best to ask your broker because it may vary from broker to broker.
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